Purpose
- To unify and cooperate with all United Honpa Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s Associations in the State of Hawaii
- To perpetuate and expand Jodo Shinshu (Pure Land Sect) in the State of Hawaii
- To promote the development of Buddhist women’s organizations
- To participate in the promotion of Buddhism throughout the world and to work for world peace
Pledge
As a person of Buddhist faith, I will follow Shinran Shonin who sought to live the life of truth; appreciate fully the blessing of human existence; thoroughly hear the Primal Vow of the Buddha; and diligently strive to live the life of Nembutsu as a Buddhist woman.
- Earnestly listening to the teaching, I will live my daily life embraced in Amida’s Light.
- Building a home fragrant with the Nembutsu, I will nurture a child of the Buddha.
- Following the teaching of “One World”, I will spread the circle of Dharma friends
Member of the Hawaii Federation of Buddhist Women’s Association
The Wailuku Hongwanji Bukkyo Fujinkai was founded in March 1905 during the term of the second resident minister, Reverend Tessan Funakura. The fourth resident minister, Reverend Kagetsu Shibata, expanded and strengthened the organization. With an increase in English-speaking members, Reverend Ryugen Matsuda organized a “sister” organization, the Bodhi Club in 1939. In 2003, the Fujinkai changed its name to Wailuku Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA) to correspond to the name of the State organization, the Hawaii Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations.
Stories
Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat
The HHMH Ministerial Training Committee will host the Annual Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin on October 12-13, 2024. This event is for Minister’s Lay Assistants and
Recognizing our Keirokai for the125th Temple Anniversary
As part of our Temple’s 125th Anniversary we are going to honor our senior members who have contributed to our temple over many years. To ensure that we have the
Honpa Hongwanji Launches its “Living Gratitude”Program
In August 2024, through a joint statement from Bishop Toshiyuki Umitani and Hawaii Kyodan President Dr. Warren Tamamoto, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii launched its new Living Gratitude Program.
Triple Celebration: Registration Closed
Registration is closed due to high demand. New registrants from July 15 will be waitlisted. If you didn’t receive your registration confirmation email sent on July 19, please contact us
Jr. YBA Convention
The 2024 Jr. Young Buddhist Association Convention was held this year from June 21-23 on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii, and was a memorable event that brought together young